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wolf in French

wolf in French is loup, louve, tombeur — wolf means a large wild canine, Canis lupus, that lives and hunts in packs.

wolf in French

loup
noun
Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.
louve
noun
Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.
tombeur
noun
A man who makes amorous advances to many women.
loup
noun
(music) A wolf tone or wolf note.
dévorer
verb
(transitive) To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.
engloutir
verb
(transitive) To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.

What does "wolf" mean?

  1. noun A large wild canine, Canis lupus, that lives and hunts in packs.
    "A pack of wolves howled somewhere beyond the treeline."
  2. noun A man who aggressively pursues women, or, more broadly, any predatory or ravenous person.
    "He had a reputation as a wolf at parties."
  3. verb To eat something very quickly and greedily.
    "He wolfed down his lunch in five minutes flat."

wolf in a sentence

  • A pack of wolves howled somewhere beyond the treeline.
  • He had a reputation as a wolf at parties.
  • He wolfed down his lunch in five minutes flat.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wolf" in French?

"wolf" in French is loup, louve, tombeur. wolf means: A large wild canine, Canis lupus, that lives and hunts in packs.

How do you use "wolf" in a sentence?

Example: "A pack of wolves howled somewhere beyond the treeline." In French, "wolf" is loup, louve, tombeur.

Are there other ways to say "wolf" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "wolf": loup, louve, tombeur, dévorer, engloutir.

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